Senior Project Engineer

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc.; Spanish Fort (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. in Alabama is seeking a Project Engineer to manage power systems, industrial engines, and UPS projects from award to completion.

You will provide technical support to sales reps, consultants, and customers while coordinating with Caterpillar, end users, and contractors. The role requires a college degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, strong CAD skills, and experience with generators and switchgear.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with generators, engines, switchgear, UPS.
• Strong ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and AC/DC power.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of projects from award to completion.
• Size gensets, industrial engines, and UPS units based on customer information.
• Provide Autocad drawings for submittals.
• Review project submittals and outside vendor information for compliance.
• Attend customer project meetings.
• Develop project specifications for customers, consultants, and contractors.
• Maintain detailed communications and records.
• Provide technical support for Power Systems Sales Representatives, consultants, and customers for current, past, and future projects.
• Provide pre-startup inspections as needed.
• Provide onsite support during startup of large projects.
• Coordinate startup with Service Department.
• Provide customer training if necessary.
• Make site visits with Sales Representatives to survey power system needs and make recommendations for customer solutions.
• Resolve problems with Sales Representatives, customers, consultants, and contractors.
• Host customers/engineers/contractors during factory training events.

Skills

Electrical codes

AC/DC power

Drawings & specs

SCADA systems

PLCs & protocols

Communication skills

Project management

AutoCAD

Excel

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical)

High school diploma

Job description

The Project Engineer is responsible for managing power systems projects, industrial engine projects, and uninterruptable power systems projects from award to completion. Also provides technical support for the Power Systems Sales Representatives, consultants, and customers for current, past, and future projects. The Project Engineer must be able to manage multiple priorities at one time, work as a team member, and perform independently with little supervision. Relationships will be maintained with Caterpillar, end users, consultants, contractors, sales coordinators, service managers, service dispatchers, technicians and equipment manufacturers as well as other dealers. Individuals must embrace new technologies and be comfortable using new software and hardware products. The Project Engineer must demonstrate initiative, resilience, sense of urgency, commitment to teamwork, enthusiasm for customer service, and dedication to finding solutions in an efficient manner. A valid driver's license and a dependable vehicle are requirements for this position.

Essential Responsibilities and Expectations

• Manage all aspects of projects from award to completion
• Size gensets, industrial engines, and UPS units based on customer information
• Provide Autocad drawings for submittals
• Review project submittals and outside vendor information for compliance
• Attend customer project meetings
• Develop project specifications for customers, consultants, and contractors
• Maintain detailed communications and records
• Provide technical support for Power Systems Sales Representatives, consultants, and customers for current, past, and future projects.
• Provide pre-startup inspections as needed
• Provide onsite support during startup of large projects
• Coordinate startup with Service Department
• Provide customer training if necessary
• Make site visits with Sales Representatives to survey power system needs and make recommendations for customer solutions
• Resolve problems with Sales Representatives, customers, consultants, and contractors
• Host customers/engineers/contractors during factory training events

Qualifications

Education

College Degree: Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Working knowledge of generators, engines, switchgear, automatic transfer switches and UPS units. Experience using personal computers and basic typing skills are required. Candidates must possess the ability to quickly acquire the following required Skills and Competencies:

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of electrical codes
• Understanding of AC power and DC control power
• Ability to read/understand drawings and specifications
• Understanding of ancillary items: fuel systems, cooling systems, Scada systems, etc.
• Understanding of PLCs and communication protocols
• Telephone, written, and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Relationship building skills
• Problem resolution skills
• Project management capabilities
• Mechanical aptitude
• Computing skills including Autocad, Excel, Work and PowerPoint

Job Training

• TTCo and supplier computer programs
• Caterpillar programs
• Power Systems training
• New product training, CAT and allied
• Safety training
• Compliance training

Safety Summary

Working Conditions

Work is normally performed in company office, worksite, or shop environment. Exposure to physical risk and all-weather conditions is associated with this position. Sitting for extended periods of time, driving for extended periods of time, and standing on hard surfaces for extended periods of time is often required.

Physical Requirements

• Speaking
• Listening
• Writing
• Reaching
• Kneeling
• Driving (day and night)
• Climbing on ladders
• Crawling under equipment
• Grasping
• Stooping
• Lifting items up to 75 lbs.
• Climbing on equipment

Job Hazards

• Tripping
• Slipping
• Falling
• Job site hazards
• Strains due to lifting
• Hand injuries
• Driving related hazards
• Equipment movement
• Overexertion due to stress and fatigue
• Repetitive hand motion (computer work)
• Back and neck strain
• Stress
• Potential harm from operating office equipment

Thompson Tractor is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Education

High School or Equivalent (required)

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